The four most popular types of Celebrant led celebrations.

The most common types of Celebrant led celebrations are Weddings, Namings, Commitment and Renewal of vows.
 
Weddings

A wedding celebration  is conducted after a couple legally marry.  Registering your marriage should be done at a Registry Office in the presence of two witnesses. 

There are a number of reasons why you might choose to marry and then have a wedding ceremony including the freedom to celebrate where, when and how you wish. 

Every ceremony I conduct is tailor-made to each couples requirements.   The wedding celebration ceremony can be held in a location of your choice, at a time to suit you and there are no limits to the number of people who can be present.

Your choice of music, poetry and readings can be woven into the ceremony.
Symbolic actions such as exchanging rings, lighting candles, a sand ceremony, releasing doves, exchanging love letters  or creating unique items to cherish are just a few of the things that can be included.

If you choose an Independent Celebrant then you can also include some religious elements, if you wish.
 


Naming Ceremonies and Welcoming ceremonies

A naming ceremony is suitable for children of all ages.  It is an ideal way of bringing family and friends together to formally welcome the newest member or members to the family.  It is also an appropriate way to welcome an adopted child or children from a previous partnership.

During a Naming ceremony parents make promises to their child or children and share their hopes and dreams for their futures.  Other adults too can pledge their support some as Supporting Adults who will play a significant part in the child or children’s lives.

A naming ceremony is a wonderful family occasion and can include elements such as tree planting, lighting a candle, a circle of support or gifts.

A Welcoming ceremony is very similar to a Naming ceremony and such ceremonies are often used to welcome an older child whose has been adopted.  The aim of the ceremony is to acknowledge the new relationship and for the child  or children to be welcomed into their new family and community.
 
 
Commitment Ceremony

You may not wish to be married but do wish to announce your commitment to each other.  A Commitment ceremony is a great way to do this.   At the heart of the ceremony is the witnessing by others of your commitment to each other without undertaking any legal contract.

A Commitment ceremony can also be conducted before a legal marriage has been undertaken and may be used as a signpost to future intentions.

Traditionally, couples might have had a Handfasting ceremony and these are still popular as an element of a Commitment ceremony.
 

 
Renewal of vows

Where a legal marriage has taken place a couple might choose to have a Renewal of vows ceremony to celebrate a significant wedding anniversary.
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A Renewal of vows can also be incorporated into a family occasion to celebrate a Marriage which may have taken place abroad, normally more than twelve months previously.
 
 
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